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Georgia’s EU bid stepped up with new electric car manufacturing plant

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The city of Kutaisi in Georgia hopes to put itself at the forefront of global automobile production with the opening of an electric car factory that plans to produce 40,000 vehicles a year.

26/07/2019

World

Russian and Georgian delegations meet for first time since Tbilisi protests

Representatives of Russia and Georgia have met for the first time since mass anti-Russian protests in the Georgian capital Tbilisi last month. Around 240 people were hurt as protesters tried to storm the parliament after a Russian MP took the Speaker's seat.

16/07/2019

Russia

Putin blocks Russian parliament plans for Georgia sanctions

The Russian president said patching up strained relations was more important than reacting to provocations by "scumbags".

09/07/2019

Target

Georgian city launches electric car factory

In partnership with aigroup

Georgia's second largest city, Kutaisi, will soon launch a factory for electric cars.

04/07/2019

Destinations

Georgia on their minds: why tourists are flocking to the Black Sea

In partnership with Adjara

The city of Batumi on Georgia's Black Sea coast is bracing for a tourism boom after winning the 2019 title of "Europe’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination" at the prestigious World Travel Awards.

02/07/2019

Georgia

Georgian's call for end to Russian occupation

Thousands took the streets of the Georgian capital Tbilisi to call for an end to Russian occupation and for the interior minister to step down

30/06/2019

Target

Georgia's Batumi port expansion seeks to connect East and West

In partnership with Wondernet Express Investment Group

Georgia stands in a strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Now one of its major sea ports is receiving a new terminal which will bring more Black Sea goods onto the European market.

25/06/2019

Georgia

Watch: Student breaks upside down Rubik's Cube record

Hanging from a bar, the Georgian student solved the puzzle in just 13 seconds.

25/06/2019

Georgia

Georgia's president calls for "de-escalation" after unrest

Georgia and Russia have blamed each other for the outbreak of protests and unrest in Tbilisi which was sparked by the visit of a Russian MP to Georgia's parliament.

22/06/2019

Georgia

Putin suspends Russian flights to Georgia amid escalating tension

Vladimir Putin ordered the suspension of passenger flights from Russia to Georgia amid escalating tensions.

22/06/2019

Georgia

Georgian president blames Russia for stirring unrest in Tbilisi

Georgian president blames Russia's "fifth column" for stirring unrest in Tbilisi on Thursday.

21/06/2019

Ukraine

Ex-Georgian president Saakashvili makes triumphant return to Ukraine

Former president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, was greeted by cheering supporters and music as he returned from exile to Ukraine on Wednesday after the country's newly-elected president Volodymyr Zelensky reinstated his citizenship.

28/05/2019

Georgia

'We'd be happy to take their place': Georgia bids to nab UK's spot in

Georgia has made a tongue-in-cheek bid to take the United Kingdom’s place at Europe’s top table.

14/05/2019

Georgia

How Georgia pioneered women's rights movement in former Soviet states

How Georgia pioneered women's rights movement in former Soviet states

07/05/2019

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Georgia: Police clash with protesters against hydropower plant

Georgian police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a protest by residents of a mountainous region against the construction of a hydropower plant.

21/04/2019

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Crikey! Golfers left in awe by giant gator in Georgia

An enormous alligator was spotted strolling onto a golf course in Georgia, United States on Sunday (March 24).

27/03/2019

Georgia

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd will return to UK, says lawyer

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd says he will not fight his extradition from Georgia to the UK where he has been given a six year sentence for manslaughter

26/03/2019

World News

French music duo travel to the Caucasus to soak up musical tradition

A French music duo is travelling from France to the Caucasus in a Lada to learn more about the musical traditions of the region.

22/03/2019

Business Planet

The tiny Georgian toy company making a big difference

In partnership with The European Investment Bank

Business Planet heads to Georgia to find out about a toy company making a difference after obtaining microfinance guaranteed.

15/02/2019

Business Planet

The man behind Georgia's very own toy story

In partnership with The European Investment Bank

Georgian toy company Dadari doesn't just make wooden toys it also makes a point of employing people with disabilities. Three of the firm's seven employees have special learning needs. Business Planet spoke to the firm's founder Merab Kuchukhidze to find out more about the company.

15/02/2019